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FAQ Solarium

  •  Can the sun cause cancer?
NO! What causes cancer is not the sun (or the tanning bed) but sunburn (erythema). Every sunburn you experience in your life is "stored" by the skin and can, depending on genetic factors, eventually lead to skin cancer (melanoma). Therefore, it is essential to adhere to sun exposure times both in tanning beds and outdoors and to protect yourself adequately from natural sunlight.
  • Is tanning bed harmful?
NO! As with so many things, the same applies to tanning beds - it's all a matter of moderation. If you are healthy and adhere to the tanning times recommended for your skin type, you have nothing to fear in terms of negative consequences. On the contrary: you will gain significantly more quality of life from the positive effects of (artificial) sunlight (sun protection through pre-tanning, relaxation, improved energy balance of the body).
  • In the tanning bed, I don't need to apply lotion!
Wrong! Any type of light dries out the skin. It is therefore recommended to use a suitable sunscreen in the tanning bed as well, to keep the skin moisturized and support tanning. However, only products that do not contain sun protection and are specifically designed for use in tanning beds should be used in any case.
  •   Tanning in the solarium does not protect against sunburn!
Wrong! Contrary to common media reports, it is indeed possible to build up protection against natural sunlight through pre-tanning in modern tanning beds. However, it should be noted that these are devices that emit both UV-A and UV-B rays. With older devices (before 1995) that only emit UV-A radiation, tanning can be achieved, but it does not last long and does not protect against the rays of natural sunlight. Important! Even well-tanned skin must be cared for with suitable sun protection products when exposed to natural sunlight, as one is usually exposed to more frequent and much longer sun exposure while on vacation than in a tanning studio.
  •   Is it true that tanning bed exposure accelerates skin aging?
No! The accelerated aging of the skin due to UV-A radiation is a well-known phenomenon. UV-A plays a significant role because of its deep penetration into the skin. The skin loses its elastic properties. Since intense UV-A radiation is primarily present in tanning beds, the effect of accelerated skin aging is particularly pronounced there. Therefore, use care products before and after your tanning session! They provide the skin with the necessary care it needs!
  •   Can I get a sunburn in the tanning bed?
YES! The light in modern tanning beds is almost identical to sunlight. However, the exposure in the tanning bed is much easier to dose, and therefore the risk of getting a sunburn is significantly lower.
  Can I go to the tanning salon during pregnancy?
Basically yes, this even has a positive effect. However, be sure to consult your doctor beforehand (possible intolerance together with medications) and reduce the sun exposure time during pregnancy to half of the usual time.
  •   How does UV radiation interact with medications or cosmetics?
It is known that substances found in cosmetics, body creams, and body sprays, but also in some medications, have a so-called photosensitive effect. This means that the skin reacts particularly sensitively to UV radiation when these substances are present. Anyone taking medication should clarify their photosensitive effect with their doctor. The application of cosmetics, perfumes, body creams, or body sprays should be avoided on the day of UV exposure.
  •   What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble vitamins. In the body, the physiologically most important representative can also be formed with the help of UV-B radiation in the skin, which is why the historical term vitamin is not entirely accurate by definition. In food, it is mainly found in fatty fish or is added to foods as a dietary supplement. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the blood and in bone formation. A vitamin D deficiency leads to osteomalacia in adults in the medium term. Adequate sun or UV-B exposure is necessary for sufficient vitamin D supply. Various factors influence light intensity and the final vitamin D3 formation in the skin, such as the position of the sun, altitude above sea level, the nature of the earth's surface, cloud cover, smog, or ozone. Window glass absorbs almost all UV-B components in sunlight, and sunscreen inhibits vitamin D3 production by more than 97% even at SPF 8. A visit to a tanning salon is usually beneficial, as the skin is typically exposed to UV-B light there. The latest tanning devices usually have tubes with UV-B content. Please ask your tanning studio about this. http://www.vitamindmangel.net/
  •   Solarium – Danger for the Eyes?
As attentive readers of this portal have surely noticed, the tanning bed is health-wise unproblematic when certain basic rules for visiting the tanning salon are followed. This should not only concern the skin, but the eyes must also receive the proper protection. One should not skimp on eye protection any more than on skin protection. It is extremely important for a visit to the tanning bed that the eyes are sufficiently protected from UV light. With natural sunlight, you can feel when the sun's rays hurt your eyes directly, and you will use sunglasses. Aside from the fact that the eyelid itself lets UV rays through, when you relax and close your eyes, it is not possible to close them completely. Often, a small gap remains open. There are special protective glasses for tanning beds, which can be purchased or rented at any tanning salon. These protective glasses must not be omitted under any circumstances.
  •   If I apply sunscreen multiple times while sunbathing, I can stay in the sun longer!
Wrong! Applying cream to the skin multiple times while sunbathing outdoors does not extend the "permitted" sun exposure time! It only helps to provide the skin with additional moisture.
  •   What is melanin?
Pigment Melanin: It protects your skin from the sun. The natural pigment is a body’s own protective mechanism against harmful UV rays. The production of melanin is stimulated by sunlight, causing the skin to tan and thus defend itself against the sun's rays. The less melanin your body can produce, the more sensitive you are. Light skin types, which generally have less melanin than darker ones, therefore need to place special emphasis on effective sun protection. The pigment melanin brings color to your life and makes you a unique individual, as it gives you your skin, hair, and eye color. To ensure that melanin production in your body does not get out of control and lead to skin diseases, you should give your skin the attention it deserves and place great value on the right sun protection. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanine
  •   What is a "Tan Booster"?
Instead of just dyeing the top layer of skin like a self-tanner, they enhance the skin's own melanin production. (Melanin is the pigment that the body produces to protect the cells when the sun hits the skin). The skin tans faster and more intensely, even when it is less exposed to the sun. Admittedly, the boosters do not work as strongly as a self-tanner. However, the skin tone is more even and longer-lasting – and sunbathing is much healthier!
  •   What is the difference between the ingredient Thalitan and Promelanin in the tanning process in creams?
Both ingredients stimulate the body's own melanin production and thus accelerate the tanning process, while providing antioxidant protection against UVA/UVB radiation. Promelanin; is a plant-based tanning accelerator made from wheat and has a slightly brown liquid derived from wheat proteins. Thalitan; is obtained through a biotechnological process. It is a unique complex consisting of an oligosaccharide derived from the brown algae Laminaria digitata, magnesium, and manganese. The Pre Tan product from the Gold series is slightly superior to the Sunbooster product in terms of tanning effect and simultaneous care.
  •   What is a quick bronzer / self-tanner?
Self-tanners color the skin through a superficial, chemical reaction that fundamentally differs from the natural tanning process caused by the sun. The most important active ingredient is dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a type of sugar that also occurs naturally in the body. DHA reacts with certain substances in the outermost layer of the skin. The result: the cells produce dark pigments, which - depending on the DHA concentration in the product - create a more or less intense tan. This process usually takes four to five hours. In combination with other high-tech ingredients, DHA ensures an even tan.
  •   Showering after the tanning bed?
Time and again, one hears: After sunbathing, one should not shower to avoid jeopardizing the tan of the skin. Some believe that drying off rubs off the brown skin; others think that the sudden cooling prevents tanning. All these claims are simply false! Water does not harm the skin or the tan. Tanning is a form of self-protection of the skin against UV rays. A shower after sunbathing has no effect on this. What is simply important is to apply an After Tan Body Lotion to the skin afterwards.
  •   Solarium and sauna: Do they go together?
If you would like to combine a visit to the tanning bed and the sauna, you should first head to the tanning bed. Afterwards, it is best to treat yourself to a pleasant and cooling shower before visiting the steam bath. A reverse order is not recommended, as your skin is far too sensitive to UV radiation in the tanning bed after intense and prolonged sweating. Not only can regular visits to the sauna have a positive effect on your skin and health. In fact, frequent stays in the tanning bed also have a healthy effect. And this does not only refer to the nice side effect of giving you attractive, tanned skin. Artificial radiation also promotes the production and utilization of vitamin D. And this is vital, as a deficiency in vitamin D can lead to health issues. Additionally, the body becomes more susceptible to diseases, muscle strength is weakened, blood pressure can become unbalanced, and diabetes, heart diseases, and cancer can occur. Why? Because vitamin D plays an important role in your immune system and metabolism.